Cavens

Restaurant With Rooms

Enjoy the tranquillity as you take a relaxing break at the historic manor house of Cavens Country House Hotel, which boasts connections to Robert Burns.

This charming country retreat benefits from the beautiful location, with 6 acres of peaceful landscaped gardens in the heart of Dumfries & Galloway. Cavens Country House Hotel is a historic property built in 1752 by Sir Richard Oswald, a personal friend of Benjamin Franklin, and privately owned by the Oswald family until the 1960s. The Oswalds were also known to Robert Burns, so the hotel makes a fitting place to stay as you venture out into the Dumfries & Galloway countryside to learn more of Scotland's National Bard in the museums, houses and pubs which tell of his life.

Now owned by Angus and Jane Fordyce, the hotel boasts eight spacious bedrooms each with their own distinctive character and style, and spacious sitting rooms where you can relax beside a roaring log fire after a busy day sightseeing. Step into the hotel's award-winning restaurant and enjoy a menu brimming with delicious local produce, and a fine selection of wines.

Take a peaceful stroll around the stunning gardens to soak up the Scottish air or travel the short distance to the Galloway Forest Park where you can spot a wealth of wildlife in its natural habitat or visit some of the many nature reserves in the area.

Accommodation Type

Hotel Breaks

Self Catering Holiday
Cavens also has two Estate Lodges on the grounds available for self-catering breaks. And if you don't feel like cooking every night it is a two minute stroll through the grounds to the Hotel's Restaurant.

Children

Children Welcome

Cot Available

Domestic

Hairdryer Available

Ironing Facilities

Log Fire

Lounge

Multi Fuel Wood Burning Stove

Payphones Available

Public Toilet Facilities

Shower

Shower Ensuite

Towels Provided

WC EnSuite

Wash Hand Basin

Leisure Facilities

Garden

TV In Room

WiFi
WiFI is available throughout the Hotel and all rooms

Payment Methods

Delta Card

JCB Card

Mastercard

Solo Card

Switch Card

VISA Card

Transport

Free Parking On-Site

Parking

Private Parking

Catering

Breakfast Available
All room rates come with Breakfast as standard

Cafe / Restaurant available on site
Cavens Restaurant is open to both residents and non-residents and specialises in the finest local Scottish produce.

Evening Meal Available

Full Alcohol Drinks License

Gluten Free

Nut Free Meals
Please advise in advance of any allergies and we will be able to accommodate most special diets with produce form our local organic suppliers.

Organic Food
Where ever possible food is either home grown or organically sourced from local suppliers. Organic produce can not be guaranteed for every item.

Patio/Beer Garden
There is a terrace which over looks the grounds where drinks can be served. Perfect for catching the afternoon and evening sun.

Restaurant
Cavens has both a Market Menu for the freshest local produce of the day and an A la Carte which also has an emphasis on the finest local and Scottish produce available. Includes Solway Scallops, Galloway Beef and Loch Arthur Cheese to name but a few.

Vegetarian
Please advise in advance and we will be able to accommodate most diets with produce form our local organic suppliers.

Vegetarian Food Available
Please advise in advance and we will be able to accommodate most diets with produce form our local organic suppliers.

Dietary Options

Nut Free Meals
Please advise in advance of any allergies and we will be able to accommodate most special diets with produce form our local organic suppliers.

Facilities

Internet Access

No Smoking Permitted

Open To Non Residents

Porterage

Location

Coastal Location

Rural Location

Village Location

Special Requirements

Business Travellers
Private Meeting Room available. WiFi throughout all rooms in the hotel. Mobile reception can be weak for some service providers.

Dogs Welcome
Pets may be accepted with prior arrangement. Conditions apply so please ensure arrangements are made before you turn up.

Groups Welcome
Groups are very welcome. There is a private meeting / dining room and the hotel is available for exclusive use. Parties of up to 22 people can be accommodated across the Hotel and Estate Lodges

Non smokers
The entire Hotel is non-smoking

Pets Allowed
Pets may be accepted with prior arrangement. Conditions apply so please ensure arrangements are made before you turn up.

Pets Welcome
Pets may be accepted with prior arrangement. Conditions apply so please ensure arrangements are made before you turn up.

Pets Welcome By Arrangement

Senior Citizens
Guest of all ages are welcome and we have a beautiful spacious en-suite that is on the ground floor.

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Road Directions

From Dumfries follow the 710 South for 12 miles to the village of Kirkbean. The hotel is signposted from the village

Public Transport Directions

From the nearest information centre:- From Dumfries Tourist Information Centre via the Solway Coast road, take the A710 through New Abbey village and on to the village of Kirkbean.

Getting there by railway:- From Dumfries Railway Station via the Solway Coast, take the A710 through New Abbey on to the Village of Kirkbean.

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Access to Public Areas

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift :

from the entrance to reception

to a public toilet

to one or more bedrooms

to the lounge

Building Entrance

There are steps to the main entrance

Number of steps
1

Parking

Route from the parking area to the entrance is :

flat, (i.e. without steps)

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

Bedrooms and Bathrooms: General

Bathrooms available with :

level entry shower

General Questions

Non-smoking policy throughout establishment

Restaurant / Breakfast / Dining Room

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to the restaurant/breakfast/dining-room